Compound Q&A
How is 2,3,6-Trichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)aniline (CAS: 86399-04-4) typically synthesized?
Answer
2,3,6-Trichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)aniline can be synthesized via the reduction of 2,3,6-trichloro-4-nitroaniline with a suitable reducing agent like sodium borohydride or lithium aluminum hydride. The key synthetic steps involve nitration of aniline followed by chlorination and trifluoromethylation, with careful control of reaction conditions to achieve high yield and selectivity.
About
CAS No
86399-04-4
English Name
2,3,6-Trichloro-4-(trifluoromethyl)aniline
Molecular Formula
C7H3Cl3F3N
Molecular Weight
264.46 g/mol
SMILES
c1c(c(c(c(c1Cl)N)Cl)Cl)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
OFOAHTJXJLENGQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-11-07 12:11
